Funny Little Snowman

Overview

Reciting the words to this funny little snowman bunny rhyme will build your toddler’s use of word sentences as you share some Nurture, Explore, and Share time together!

You will need:

Your hands, voice, and a good laugh to enjoy the moment with your toddler

The snowman bunny rhyme (see directions)

Directions

Use finger puppets or your hand to bring the snowman bunny rhyme to life.

Hold up one fist to represent the snowman. Bend the index and middle fingers of your other hand to represent the rabbit.

As you say the words, make up actions to accompany them (e.g., a rabbit hopping). On the last line, pretend to nibble your child’s carrot nose!

Snowman and bunny rhyme:

A funny little snowman
He had a carrot nose
Along came a bunny
And what do you suppose?
That funny little rabbit
Was looking for some lunch
He ate the snowman’s carrot nose….
Nibble, nibble….CRUNCH!

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Overview

It is a challenge for some children to make-believe. These tips will support your toddler’s imagination while playing, and build their ability to remember language.

Tips

If you are using hand gestures for the characters, repeat who the characters are in the rhyme as you say each section, for example, make a fist for the snowman and say "This is the snowman, who is this, the snowman"

Encourage your toddler to make bunny ears, first, by showing them the bunny ears with your hand (raise your middle and index fingers). Then help your toddler hold up their fingers and say "Do this, you made a bunny!"